How far is Riviera Beach, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Riviera Beach, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.9 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.02 mi
22.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.02 mi
Kilometers
22.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:00 AM EST
Return by in Riviera Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 11:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riviera Beach
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Catonsville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:00 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riviera Beach
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pumphrey
MD

Census designated place

From Riviera Beach
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Catonsville
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riviera Beach and Catonsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riviera Beach and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Gina Court

    65 m · 15 sec · Gina Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Glen Road

    1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Riviera Drive

    2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fort Smallwood Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Fort Smallwood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hawkins Point Road

    972 ft · 28 sec · Hawkins Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Quarantine Road

    934 ft · 43 sec · Quarantine Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 West

    2186 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Beltway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riviera Beach and Catonsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
10.6 mi · 63%
Fort Smallwood Road
3.98 mi · 24%
Riviera Drive
0.49 mi · 3%
Frederick Road
0.46 mi · 3%
I 695 West
0.41 mi · 2%
Glen Road
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Continue on Baltimore Beltway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pumphrey
00h 13m from Riviera Beach
Leave By
7:36 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riviera Beach and Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riviera Beach to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Riviera Beach and 8.5 miles from Catonsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riviera Beach and Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pumphrey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pumphrey.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

6 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

35 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

44 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riviera Beach and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.56 km).

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#1 Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1667800, -76.5080200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Gina Court (-76.507806, 39.166623)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.56 $2.74 $5.47
Premium $4.88 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $6.29 $3.78 $7.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Riviera Beach and Catonsville. The current time is 10:33:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.